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A Stronger Resistance The abolitionist movement in the United States sought
to eradicate slavery using a wide range of tactics and organizations. The
antislavery movement mobilized many African Americans and some whites who sought
to end the institution of slavery. Although both black and white abolitionists
often worked together, the relationship between them was intricate. The struggle
for black abolitionists was much more personal because they wanted to end
slavery and also wanted to gain equal rights for blacks. However, many white
abolitionists only sought to end slavery and did not fight for equality for
blacks. From these exceedingly contrasting perspectives and the continuation of
slavery, the sentiment of many abolitionists became more militant and radical;
some abolitionists began to use more violent methods of resistance to abolish
slavery. Before the 1830s most antislavery activists stressed gradual
emancipation. These feelings were expressed mainly by Southern whites, some
possessing a fear of free blacks not being ready for freedom and others holding
beliefs that slavery would gradually disappear (Notes, 10/18/00). Generally,
only black abolitionists demanded an immediate end to slavery. This difference
in opinion contributed to some blacks taking more violent measures to gain
freedom and equality. Further contributing to the more aggressive tactics were
the goals of the white abolitionists. Many white abolitionists were not able to
accept blacks as their equals and did not fight for black equality, which led to
increased tension between blacks and whites. More militant tactics, such as
uprising and revolts, were gaining support in the nineteenth century. Nat Turner
was a black abolitionist that supported the use of aggressive and forceful
tactics. In 1831, in Virginia, he led an insurrection and more than 55 white
people were killed. It was very bloody and violent and angered many whites from
its brutality (Nash, 275). Yet, many blacks felt that the only thing that would
get a response was an uprising and taking drastic measures. In Christiana,
Pennsylvania, the Fugitive Slave Laws were passed. These laws stated that whites
could recapture their runaway slaves. Blacks were outraged by the passing of
these laws and rioted in response to this (Roots of Resistance). This
demonstrated how blacks would react in manners that were more forceful and these
tactics were used by a number of other abolitionists, however, many still used
different approaches to battling slavery. Many abolitionists used writing to end
slavery. In 1827, the first black newspaper, Freedom's Journal, was created by
Samuel Cornish and John Russwurm (Notes, 11/29/00). This paper spread ideas of
freedom and equality and gave hope to the black readers. David Walker, the son
of a free black mother and a slave father, pushed the abolitionist movement into
militancy in 1829 when he published David Walker's Appeal. His work inspired
blacks to organize and urged slaves to rise up against their masters and take
their freedom by force (Notes, 11/27/00). Even with tensions high, some
abolitionists still advocated a non-violent approach. William Lloyd Garrison, a
white abolitionist, published The Liberator in 1831 in Boston. This was a
radical anti-slavery newspaper that was successful from the tremendous black
support. Garrison favored a non-violent approach that advocated the immediate
emancipation of slaves and equality for all blacks (Notes, 11/27/00). Along with
newspapers, several organizations were created in response to the injustices.
Garrison helped to form the American Anti-Slavery Society along with Arthur and
Lewis Tappan. This organization wanted an immediate end to slavery and equality
for all blacks in American society. It distributed over one million pamphlets
dealing with anti-slavery and was able to organize men, women and children. The
society grew and by 1840, it had 200,000 members (Notes, 11/27/00). Most blacks
remained loyal to Garrison, although in the 1840s many blacks became more
independent. They were more critical of white abolitionist and their racism and
prejudice. Blacks recognized that many white abolitionists were against slavery
but not for equal rights because they still possessed racist views. In the
1840s, a new group of black leaders emerges, the radical fugitive slaves (Notes,
11/29/00). These fugitive slaves began lecturing and telling their stories.
Frederick Douglass, an eloquent ex-slave from Maryland, denounced ideas of
violent rebellions. He published several books, Narrative and My Bondage and My
Freedom, which shared his story and his views on the importance of equality for
blacks. The sharing of stories was common among these new black leaders. By
sharing a story, it gave the listeners a chance to relate to occurrences in
their lives (Notes, 11/27/00). These leaders would tell audiences their
experiences while in slavery and how they gained their freedom. Their stories
were used to give hope and inspiration to others. Through their experiences,
they showed the evils of slavery. The struggle for emancipation and equality was
extremely difficult. All abolitionists wanted an end to slavery, but often times
only blacks wanted equality in society. The different goals led to different
methods of obtaining these goals. Some methods of black abolitionists became
much more radical and violent to end slavery. This was a direct reaction to the
racism of many white abolitionists. Even with different methods, the outcome of
the effort was freedom for the slaves and eventual equality for blacks.
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